Diary (2018) - Asian drama recommendation
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Diary (2018)(ダイアリー)

2018Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesMother-Daughter RelationshipRomance

Ayaka Miyata is employed at a company that produces stationery and is set to marry her coworker, Yuichi Hiyama. Despite this, she is hesitant to share the news with her mother, Harumi. Ayaka and Harumi have been estranged since a major disagreement they had when Ayaka was 20 years old. Harumi has always kept the identity of Ayaka's father a secret since she was a child. One day, Yuichi urges Ayaka to inform her mother, which leads to Harumi visiting the company the following day to evaluate whether Yuichi is a suitable partner. During the meeting, Yuichi and Harumi hit it off and she agrees to attend the wedding dress fitting. Unfortunately, on the day of the fitting, Harumi is rushed to the hospital after suffering from a sudden brain hemorrhage. Despite three months passing, she remains unconscious. Meanwhile, Ayaka discovers her mother's living will from a nurse, revealing that she had been exchanging diaries with her high school classmates. Using the diary as a guide, Ayaka travels to Kaga City in Ishikawa Prefecture, her mother's hometown. The revelations in the diary, filled with both lies and harsh truths, ultimately lead Ayaka to find true happiness.

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Diary 2018

Recommendation: Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran similar to Diary (2018)
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Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran(美しき罠~残花繚乱~)

2015Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 83% similarity match.

Rika Ikeda, aged 34, engages in a relationship with Sota Kashiwagi, aged 54. Sota, who is married to Mitsuko and has a daughter, is also the director at the company where Rika works. Despite Rika's deep affection for Sota, he ultimately deceives and ends the relationship. Rika encounters Keiichi Ochiai through a blind date, who happens to be a close friend and almost like a younger brother to Sota Kashiwagi. Subsequently, Rika decides to seek revenge.

Recommendation: The Threat of Love similar to Diary (2018)
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The Threat of Love(Loving You 我愛你)

2000Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesRomanceFriendship

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 71% similarity match.

Ten episodes featuring a consistent cast, each presenting a unique storyline centered around various types of love relationships such as heterosexual, familial, LGBTQ+, and platonic.

Recommendation: Pearl similar to Diary (2018)
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Pearl(爱闪亮)

2013China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Divided into two sections, the initial segment is known as Ai Shan Liang with 33 episodes, while the latter part is titled Shan Liang Ai with 37 episodes. Pearl, also known as Zhen Zhu, was brought up by her grandmother after her mother abandoned her to marry a prosperous doctor. Her aspiration is to excel as a clothing designer, and she puts in a great deal of effort to make her dream come true. She falls in love with wealthy "Fu Er Dai" He Zhi Wei, and after overcoming numerous challenges posed by their families, they tie the knot. Zhen Zhu becomes pregnant, but tragically, Zhi Wei is involved in an accident, leaving her widowed and pregnant. Five years later, Zhen Zhu is looking after her child and her late husband's family. To support them, she secures a position at a clothing design firm. Through her determination and kindness, Zhen Zhu touches the lives of those around her and gradually moves closer to realizing her dream as a clothing designer.

Recommendation: Happiness From The Clouds similar to Diary (2018)
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Happiness From The Clouds(幸福从天而降)

2014China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

After years of constant arguments and dissatisfaction, Tian Lan and Zhan Peng decided to end their marriage and pursue separate paths. They both found new partners and began to enjoy the happiness of being in a loving relationship. However, the well-being of their daughter has posed a challenge for their new partners. Will they reconcile to fulfill their daughter's desire for a united family or work together to address the issue appropriately?

Recommendation: Under One Roof similar to Diary (2018)
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Under One Roof(一個屋簷下)

2021Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

A contemporary family saga unfolds, portraying the individual struggles and concerns of each household member

Recommendation: Hometown Over the Hill Season 2 similar to Diary (2018)
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Hometown Over the Hill Season 2(산너머 남촌에는 2)

2012South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

A theatrical piece that explores the diverse individuals connected to a rural agricultural community.

Recommendation: Seed of Hope similar to Diary (2018)
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Seed of Hope(俗世情真)

2003Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Wu Lik Wung, a prominent financial expert, was given 240 hours of community service as punishment for drug-related charges. During this time, he crossed paths with children from troubled backgrounds, which led to a transformative experience. It was here that he encountered Lam Siu Mun, a compassionate social worker at the Children's Home who approached each child as a precious gift and every task as a sacred duty.

Recommendation: Imagine similar to Diary (2018)
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Imagine(イマジン)

2000Japan
FamilyLifeMother-Daughter RelationshipRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Family, Life, Mother-Daughter Relationship, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Iijima Yu, a working woman, shares a home with her mother, Iijima Mitsuko. Despite being surrounded by love, Yu has not yet found romance. Meanwhile, her mother finds herself falling for Honnodera Toshihiko. Yu's path crosses with Tanaka Yohei, a new colleague at her workplace, hinting at a promising future for both of them. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Honke no Yome similar to Diary (2018)
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Honke no Yome(本家のヨメ)

2001Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 67% similarity match.

Nozomi, a Taiwanese woman, is married to Shinji, a Japanese businessman living in Taipei. Their relationship takes a turn when Shinji is required to go back to Japan to manage the family estate. This leads to a conflict between Nozomi and her mother-in-law. (groink)

Recommendation: He Is My Ex-Boyfriend similar to Diary (2018)
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He Is My Ex-Boyfriend(元カレ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Toji manages the food section in a medium-sized department store and faces challenges with a difficult boss. However, his luck changes when he meets a charming elevator operator named Nao. Just as Toji begins to find happiness at work, his ex-girlfriend Makoto reappears as an account manager from an advertising agency. Despite Toji's surprise, Makoto acts as if they have never met before. With a demanding job and tension between Nao and Makoto, Toji finds himself in a difficult situation.

Recommendation: Kawa, Itsuka Umi e similar to Diary (2018)
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Kawa, Itsuka Umi e(川、いつか海へ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

NHK's commemorative drama series for its 50th anniversary features multiple short stories showcasing popular Japanese actors and actresses. The narrative follows a ball as it travels from the river's origin to the ocean, revealing six love stories set in different seasons throughout the year.

Recommendation: Hakoiri Musume similar to Diary (2018)
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Hakoiri Musume(ハコイリムスメ!)

2003Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

The older sister faced challenges in Tokyo, while her younger sister dreams of moving there. Raised in a teahouse named Juicchome Chaya on Mt. Takao's slopes near Tokyo, the siblings aim to find happiness amidst nature and romantic entanglements. However, their family, particularly their stubborn father and crafty mother, proves to be a hindrance. The entire village is also invested in the sisters' love lives, gossiping and speculating. Despite feeling frustrated by their surroundings at times, the sisters also experience the warmth and love of those around them, discovering the true meaning of happiness through their romantic escapades.

Recommendation: Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice similar to Diary (2018)
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Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice(もうひとつのシュガー)

2006Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Derived from the 2006 movie Sugar & Spice, this spin-off series consists of four unique narratives. In the first case, Minami, a student at the same university as Yutaka, harbors a secret admiration for him despite his relationship status. As circumstances change, Minami and Yutaka grow closer. The second case follows Madoka and her partner Satoshi as they navigate a long-distance relationship when he is relocated to Sendai for work. The third case revolves around Mika, who, after experiencing betrayal, loses faith in love until a colleague named Yuta challenges her beliefs. Lastly, the fourth case introduces Takuma, responsible for managing fanmail for the popular radio show School of Lock, who falls head over heels for Asuka, a waitress he encounters at a cafe. Wiki/d-addicts

Recommendation: SCANDAL (2008) similar to Diary (2018)
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SCANDAL (2008)(SCANDAL)

2008Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

The convergence of four married women's lives began at a wedding. Despite their varied backgrounds and generations, they seem to be living happy lives. However, beneath the surface, they each face betrayal, sorrow, and dishonesty. This story will track these everyday women as they discover the real significance of family, marriage, and love.

Recommendation: Mama to Papa ga Ikiru Riyuu similar to Diary (2018)
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Mama to Papa ga Ikiru Riyuu(ママとパパが生きる理由。)

2014Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 67% similarity match.

Thirty-four-year-old Yoshioka Toko was diagnosed with breast cancer two years after giving birth to her second child. Unfortunately, surgery is not an option due to her terminal condition, although her life expectancy remains uncertain. Toko is determined to stay strong for the sake of her son and daughter, despite facing moments of fear and anxiety. Shortly after Toko's diagnosis, her husband Kenichi learns that he has end-stage lung cancer. Despite their limited time left, the Yoshioka family continues to hold onto their dreams, never losing their sense of humor and their love for each other.

Recommendation: Arechi no Koi similar to Diary (2018)
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Arechi no Koi(荒地の恋)

2016Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Kitazawa Taro was a key figure in the modern poetry movement in post-war Japan, as he co-founded the poetry magazine "Arechi" with other poets in 1947. Fast forward to 1975, at the age of 53, he worked in a newspaper's proofreading department while still writing poetry and finding joy in everyday life. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with Akiko, the wife of his close friend Mitamura Kiichi, leading him to leave his wife and children behind.

Recommendation: Shukatsu Kazoku - Kitto, Umaku Iku similar to Diary (2018)
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Shukatsu Kazoku - Kitto, Umaku Iku(就活家族~きっと、うまくいく~)

2017Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 67% similarity match.

Tomikawa Yosuke is wedded to Mizuki. They share a daughter named Shiori and a son named Ko. Yosuke holds the position of general manager in the human resources department of a sizable corporation, whereas his spouse is employed as an educator at a private junior high school. Their daughter is employed as a creator of jewelry and their son is currently seeking employment. Although they may seem like a harmonious family, an unexpected event causes their familial unit to unravel.

Recommendation: Dai Zenryoku Shissou similar to Diary (2018)
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Dai Zenryoku Shissou(大全力失踪)

2019Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 67% similarity match.

Seven years after disappearing, Isoyama Takeshi has returned home and now runs a struggling bakery with his wife Seiko and daughter Nanami. The only bright spot is Nanami's engagement to Shirogane Masaya, the son of a wealthy family. However, Masaya's father disapproves of Isoyama's financial status and wants to end the engagement. One day, Isoyama reconnects with his old friend Kurebayashi, who asks him to deliver something to someone. During a night spent in his car, Isoyama meets Meguro Yuki, who is seeking to escape her father's abuse. To help her, Isoyama pretends they are father and daughter and together they flee Tokyo.

Recommendation: Pension Metsa similar to Diary (2018)
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Pension Metsa(ペンションメッツァ)

2021Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 67% similarity match.

Tenko manages a guesthouse by herself, situated in a wooded area in Nagano abundant with Japanese larch trees

Recommendation: 0.5 no Otoko similar to Diary (2018)
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0.5 no Otoko(0.5の男)

2023Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 67% similarity match.

The Tachibana family is at the center of the story, residing in a 2.5-generation household. This unique setup involves parents and their children living together in a two-generation home, with the addition of a single sibling from the younger generation. The decision is made by the Tachibana family to renovate their old residence into a 2.5-generation household. As a result, the 40-year-old protagonist, Masaharu Tachibana, who is unemployed and reclusive, moves in with his sister and her family. Despite being a respected gaming expert in the virtual world, Masaharu encounters difficulties in his new living arrangement. His sister requests his assistance with household tasks, while his teenage niece views him as "weird." Accustomed to living life at his own pace, Masaharu gradually adapts to socializing with others and embracing a more interactive lifestyle in the midst of these changes.

Recommendation: Let's Get Married (2005) similar to Diary (2018)
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Let's Get Married (2005)(결혼합시다)

2005South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Na Young is a woman in her thirties who succumbs to the pressure from her family to tie the knot. In a bid to secure a husband, she turns to a matchmaking service. At the same time, Jae Won is a man nearing forty who finds himself without any financial resources. He also registers with the matchmaking service, and by chance, this improbable pair is matched and ends up getting married.

Recommendation: Scent of Summer similar to Diary (2018)
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Scent of Summer(原味的夏天)

2003Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Atop a Pescadores Island, surrounded by a deep blue sea, salty breezes, and glistening sunlight, 21-year-old Xia Ri and his friends are facing new challenges. Grandpa's Ba Li Mi Wei Lan business is in financial trouble, putting everything at risk. Xia Ri and Xia En live with Grandpa, assisting with the business while waiting for their mother to return. The arrival of Pin Hui and Jia Jun brings unexpected complications, including a love triangle that stirs up animosity between the Xia and Wu families. As tensions rise, a mysterious figure purchases the lodge, setting off a new wave of events.

Recommendation: Lucky Touch similar to Diary (2018)
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Lucky Touch(我愛幸運七)

2013Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Born in Xi Luo Qi Kan, known for its various kung fu sects, Liao Yong Qi works as an Accounting Executive at an advertising agency. Despite her father's strong desire for her to return to her hometown and take over the family martial arts center to promote the "Golden Eagle Fist," Liao Yong Qi has always been plagued by bad luck. However, her luck takes a turn when she crosses paths with He Shao Ran, a naturally lucky individual, and the two exchange their fortunes.

Recommendation: Victory For Tomorrow similar to Diary (2018)
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Victory For Tomorrow(내일도 승리)

2015South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

The most aromatic perfume in the world is believed to be crafted from roses that flourish on a perilous mountain in the Balkans, harvested during the chilliest nights. Exquisite pearls are extracted from clams through the painful process of prying them open. Han Seung Ri finds her life unraveling after her father's passing, which devastates the family’s finances. The man she cherished betrays her, and not long after, she suffers a miscarriage. After reaching her lowest point, she rises from her despair to take charge of the family business her father once managed and pushes forward to achieve her aspirations. With the hope that each new day will surpass the last, she perseveres through the suffering and hardship, ultimately attaining a result that is more rewarding due to the challenges she faced along the way. (MBC)

Recommendation: Hometown over the Hill similar to Diary (2018)
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Hometown over the Hill(산너머 남촌에는)

2007South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

This drama illustrates the aspirations of individuals residing in agricultural communities, shedding light on the challenges encountered by contemporary rural inhabitants, including an increasing population of biracial children resulting from international unions and fierce competition for survival. The captivating images of idyllic rural scenery throughout the seasons enchant viewers, alongside touching narratives that highlight the resilience of those in farming villages. While focusing on families that have called these farming areas home for generations, the drama also depicts the experiences of newcomers who have relocated from major urban centers and from overseas.

Recommendation: Touch (2006) similar to Diary (2018)
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Touch (2006)(接觸)

2006China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tears of a Bride similar to Diary (2018)
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Tears of a Bride(流泪的新娘 )

2011China
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceHistorical

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a lovely yet impoverished woman named Pearls and the wealthy Ge family's affectionate son, Renjie, who are unable to be together. Due to a mix-up, Pearls ends up marrying her beloved "foolish" young master, Lu Tianzhi. Caught in a love triangle, Pearls and Renjie struggle between feelings and obligations. In the end, Lu Tianzhi chooses to protect Pearls' heart, showing his true emotions.

Recommendation: Kekkon Dorobo similar to Diary (2018)
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Kekkon Dorobo(結婚泥棒)

2007Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomanceComedy

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Junior Parents similar to Diary (2018)
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Junior Parents(小爸妈)

2015China
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceCity Setting

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Mo Fan and Jian Dan, a married couple, are living a comfortable city life thanks to the support of their parents. However, their world is suddenly shaken when they learn that Jian Dan's mother has been diagnosed with cancer. How will they navigate this new challenge in their lives? (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Family Man (2002) similar to Diary (2018)
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Family Man (2002)(絕世好爸)

2002Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

The plot centers around Ko Hoi (Paul Chun) and his four daughters, whom he cherishes dearly. Following the loss of their mother when they were young, Ko Hoi not only looks after his daughters but also frets about their future happiness and love lives. The eldest daughter, Wasabi, tends to be unreasonable and hot-tempered, often clashing with her husband Kit Lo, who may not be wealthy but loves her deeply. Tracy, the second daughter, has been in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend Ken and even works with him at a company they co-own. Bobo, the third sister, has high standards for men and is quite selective, leading to frequent changes in her partner. Meanwhile, Polly, the youngest sister and a university student, attracts a lot of attention from admirers due to her beauty and charm. The arrival of Kelvin and Ming, two best friends with contrasting personalities, is set to shake things up for the Ko family. Kelvin, a charismatic sales manager, excels in interpersonal skills, while Ming, a humble office worker, is sincere and ambitious but has faced setbacks in his career. These two young men are about to make a significant impact on the lives of the Ko women.

Recommendation: The Drive of Life similar to Diary (2018)
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The Drive of Life(歲月風雲 / 岁月风云)

2007Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceBusiness

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Crafted in honor of the 10th commemoration of Hong Kong's handover to China, this series delves into the intertwined past of these regions. The storyline will center on the expansion of China's automotive sector, a prominent car production corporation, and the family at its helm.

Recommendation: 29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty similar to Diary (2018)
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29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty(29歳の憂うつ パラダイスサーティー)

2000Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Book

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

According to the novel Paradise Thirty written by the author Nonami Asa.

Recommendation: Kazoku (2006) similar to Diary (2018)
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Kazoku (2006)(家族〜妻の不在・夫の存在〜)

2006Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesFather-Son Relationship

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Kamikawa Ryohei, a 35-year-old man employed by a multinational corporation, enjoys a content family life with his wife and son. However, when he decides to make a career change and resign from his job, his wife unexpectedly disappears, leaving him to manage the household and raise their son on his own. On the other hand, Saeki Shinichiro, aged 61, chooses to live independently after losing his wife to an illness shortly after retiring from his long-time job.

Recommendation: 100 Love Scenes 3 similar to Diary (2018)
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100 Love Scenes 3(100シーンの恋3)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: 100 Love Scenes 2 similar to Diary (2018)
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100 Love Scenes 2(100シーンの恋2)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dai Ni Gakusho similar to Diary (2018)
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Dai Ni Gakusho(第二楽章)

2013Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomanceMusic

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Shirase Mari and Endo Natsumi are both members of the orchestra, with Mari being a successful solo violinist and Natsumi quitting playing the violin after becoming pregnant and marrying a cellist in the orchestra. After 17 years, they coincidentally meet again and find themselves envious of each other's lives.

Recommendation: Yuube no Curry, Ashita no Pan similar to Diary (2018)
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Yuube no Curry, Ashita no Pan(昨夜のカレー 明日のパン)

2014Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesEmotionally Strong Female Lead

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Seven years ago, Kazuki passed away when he was only 25 years old, leaving behind his wife Tetsuko and father Gifu. Although they live together as a family, their relationship is unique as Tetsuko is not biologically related to her father-in-law. Tetsuko finds solace in meeting individuals who were connected to her late husband through fate, which helps her overcome the grief of losing a loved one and allows her to move forward in life.

Recommendation: Zenryoku Shissou similar to Diary (2018)
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Zenryoku Shissou(全力失踪)

2017Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesBusiness

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Isoyama Takeshi, a temporary worker at a company, receives news from his employer that he will remain on a fixed-term contract with no possibility of becoming a permanent staff member. At home, his wife Seiko and 12-year-old daughter Nanami often criticize him. Adding to his troubles, a real estate investment he made secretly ends up with unexpected consequences, leaving him struggling to keep up with mounting interest payments. Encountering a mysterious elderly woman, he hatches a plan to vanish for 7 years in order to be legally declared dead and start anew.

Recommendation: Machikouba no Onna similar to Diary (2018)
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Machikouba no Onna(マチ工場のオンナ)

2017Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesBusiness

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 57% similarity match.

Arimoto Hikari, a 32-year-old woman who is married with a son, visits her father Taizo after he collapses from overworking. The doctor informs Hikari that her father only has 4 days to live. Despite her initial resistance, Hikari decides to take over her father's company as he had originally intended for her. However, she encounters challenges such as her husband traveling to America for work and facing opposition from some employees like Katsumata and Junzo. This story is inspired by Suwa Takako's novel "Machi Koba no Musume."

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 7 similar to Diary (2018)
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 7(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌7)

2010South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Pension: Koi wa Momoiro similar to Diary (2018)
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Pension: Koi wa Momoiro(ペンション・恋は桃色)

2020Japan
FamilyLifeMiniseriesRomanceFather-Daughter Relationship

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Family, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Shiro and his daughter Haru manage the guesthouse "Love Is Pink"

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 2 similar to Diary (2018)
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 2(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌2)

2007South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dowry similar to Diary (2018)
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Dowry(嫁妝)

2014Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceSoap Opera

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

"Dowry" is a Taiwanese drama series that revolves around the theme of parental love and care towards their children. It consists of 324 episodes in Taiwan and 865 episodes in its international version. (Wikipedia)

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 4 similar to Diary (2018)
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 4(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌4)

2008South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 3 similar to Diary (2018)
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 3(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌3)

2008South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Sure, please provide the text you would like me to rewrite.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 6 similar to Diary (2018)
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 6(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌6)

2009South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Of course! Please provide the text you'd like me to rewrite.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 5 similar to Diary (2018)
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 5(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌5)

2009South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: It's Okay, Daddy's Girl similar to Diary (2018)
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It's Okay, Daddy's Girl(괜찮아, 아빠 딸)

2010South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceMultiple Mains

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Eun Chae Ryung is a pampered daughter who has always depended entirely on her father. However, when he gets into an accident one day, she is abruptly jolted out of her protected existence and compelled to grow up, facing a series of challenges that ultimately lead her to become self-sufficient.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 13 similar to Diary (2018)
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 13(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌13)

2014South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

A play that explores the pressures faced in a professional environment and the blatant prejudice towards overweight, single women.

Recommendation: Fabulous 30 similar to Diary (2018)
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Fabulous 30(女人30情定水舞間)

2014Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceFriendship

Like Diary (2018), this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

What are the desires of women in their thirties? They aspire to maintain their integrity and not settle for less in life